Hotels in Tunisia

Located between the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea is Tunisia. This North African enclave of Phoenician origins surprises its visitors with the beauty of its spectacular mosques, the coastal landscapes and the bustle of everyday life in its souks.

Due to its historical origins, this African enclave is the perfect option for lovers of ancient history. To the east of Tunisia, you can find the ruins of old Carthage, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the National Museum of Carthage.

In the medina neighborhood of the city is the huge Al-Zaytuna mosque and the lively souk where the exotic aromas of spices and the color of its markets offer endless gastronomic possibilities . 

Near the capital is the village Sidi Bou Said with its characteristic white and blue houses. Among the places coastal include Monastir and the island of Djerba, the latter being one of the last pottery centers of the country and one of the last Jewish centers in the region.

In the city of Djem is the Thysdrus Coliseum, the largest Roman amphitheater in Africa. These Roman ruins served as the setting for the filming of Gladiator . South of the capital is Matmata and its characteristic houses carved into the mountains used by director George Lucas to set Star Wars .